Media: Internet
The Internet has become an integral part of our lives, and this is particularly true for teens. While computer technology is relatively new for many of us, teens have never known a world without the Internet. Click on the following links for articles dealing with the Internet and how teens use and react to the messages they find online. For additional information on this topic, please check our news, links, and reading list pages.
Internet gaming for n00bs: Prepare to get pwned! - A primer on Internet gaming
Why I ended my relationship with Facebook - One person's account of giving up Facebook to focus on true community
Text and chat acronyms - Here's a short list of some of the most common text acronyms you should be aware of
I love technology - How the world of technology is impacting today's teens
Second Life is making its way into first life - A look at the online community of Second Life
MMORPGs: Massively becoming a part of youth culture - Learn more about the world of Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games
The viral world of teen entertainment - Understanding the rise in popularity of online video sites like YouTube
Teens and fantasy sports - Online fantasy sports are huge among teens, what should parents be aware of?
Dear diary, dear world - A look into the world of online journals and blogs and the teens who use them
Finding Teens Online - A step-by-step approach to navigating their online world
Online language: A primer - a far-from-exhaustive list to help you decipher some of that new cyberspace teen lingo
Where the teens are - Popular online sites for teens and what they're learning from them
Pro-anorexia Web sites - Believe it or not, teens are visiting websites that actively promote disordered eating.
Understanding the Netheads - Information on teens and how they use the Internet.
More than Just Chit-Chat - What you need to know about "chatting" or "instant messaging" on the Internet.
The Jet Set - media technology is advancing at a rapid pace. What effect does this have on our children?
Safe on the Net - one resource, "NetAccountability," that will help keep your family safe while surfing the Net.
Nothing but Net - the Internet is a great tool for research and homework help, but it can also lead to problems of plagiarism.